The source of luminescence is symbiotic bacteria that dwell in and around the esca. In some species, the bacteria recruited to the esca are incapable of luminescence independent of the anglerfish, suggesting that they have developed a symbiotic relationship and that the bacteria are unable to synthesize all of the chemicals necessary for luminescence. They depend on the fish to make up the difference. Electron microscopy of these bacteria in some species reveals that they are Gram-negative rods that lack capsules, spores, or flagella. They have double-layered cell walls and mesosomes.(wikipedia)

And we’d be shivering in a ditch

frozen earth, heated holes

Helsinki road works

dog leaps over the car

Biting through a black wing

There would be boats
without purpose
in an ocean without fish

There would be a dream country

The great quiet humming of the soul at nightThe only sound is a shovelClearing a place for a mailbox